REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 2021
ACKLEY CITY COUNCIL met in regular session August 11, 2021 in the Ackley Council Chambers with Mayor Michael Nuss presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present: Joe Wessels, Mike Abbas, Judy Crawford, Chuy Flores and Pat Hurt. Quorum present.
Abbas moved, Hurt seconded, to approve the August 11, 2021 Agenda as listed. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Crawford moved, Hurt seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda by one motion: a) Jul 14, 2021 Regular Meeting, as written. b) Bills approval, as listed. c) Place Reports on file: July 2021 Clerk Bank Reconciliation/Cash Report/Treasurer; July 2021 Clerk Budget; July 2021 Deputy Clerk Utility Billing Reconciliation; July 2021 Ambulance. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Abbas moved, Flores seconded to open the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. regarding the sale of property locally know as 420 State St. Ayes-all. Motion carried. No comments or objections written or oral were received. Clerk Dennis reported the bids with the high bid of $2,100 by Eric DeWolf. During auction time, Larry Knott reported he could not bid higher than the current high bid. Abbas moved, Crawford seconded to close the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Ayes-all. Motion carried. Hurt moved, Flores seconded to approve Resolution 21-37 Authorizing Sale of Property known as 420 State St., accepting offer by Eric DeWolf and sell and convey real estate to Eric DeWolf for the sum of $2,100. Roll call vote: Ayes-Abbas, Crawford, Flores, Hurt, Wessels. Motion carried.
Chief Miller addressed the council regarding the concerns of the excessive speeds on 10th Ave. She stated although placing signs wouldn’t hurt, she believes that police presence and enforcement and using the speed trailer would be enough and would solve the problem in the noted hot spots in town. Crawford inquired as to the tracking of the speed sign. Wessels stated he believed police presence may cure the problem and writing a few tickets would get the word out that speeding would not be tolerated. Flores and Crawford agreed with Wessels.
Chief Miller reported running radar would be more effective that placing speed signs. Councilman Abbas also agreed that presence and speed trailer would work. No further discussion or action at this time.
Discussion on the usage of water/sewer at Prairie Bridges since installing the meters. Paul Williams stated he believed that Prairie Bridges were told they would possibly have to pay for sewer but not water. Clerk Dennis informed him there was no discussion regarding what they would be billed for, that the council had previously stated that wanted to discuss the usage after seeing some data for a couple of months and that is what they are to do this evening. Crawford stated that the park brings in revenue and that the city helped get them started and now that they were self-sufficient, should be able to pay for their own services. Mike Fistler showed concerns that they feel they get their hands slapped when they are doing well. Williams and Fistler stated that not all water that runs through the meters are going to the waste water treatment plant. The North 40 section is on a septic system so they don’t feel they should have to pay for that usage. Williams stated they would like to see the city keep providing water and the board is totally ok paying for the sewer usage going to the treatment plant. Hurt stated that the City and the Prairie Bridges board need to get an agreement ironed out so there are no future issues. Abbas moved, seconded by Flores to have Paul Williams place a timer on the sewer outlet pump that will turn on when there is discharge flow. Council to review the flow usage and have a follow up discussion at the November 2021 meeting. City/Board also needs an operating agreement in place by the 1st of 2022. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Meyer reported that he would like to see the library clean their own restrooms just as other city entities take care of their own buildings. In addition, a few other removals including the sickle mower section. Crawford reported that with the public works going to 2 guys with the retirement of Willms, she would like to see a couple changes on their job descriptions to include the library taking care of their own cleaning. K. Lupkes voiced concerns with them adding those to their job descriptions. Hurt moved, Flores seconded adopting the job descriptions for the Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Assistant. Ayes-all.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Hurt to approve Resolution 21-38 Adopting the Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual. Roll call vote: Ayes-Crawford, Flores, Hurt, Wessels, and Abbas. Motion carried.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Hurt to approve Resolution 21-39 Setting Wages for Carrie Stahl. Roll call vote: Ayes-Flores, Hurt, Wessels, Abbas, and Crawford. Motion carried.
Motion by Abbas, seconded by Flores to approve payment to Arpy’s Construction for CDBG Grant on 518 1st Avenue in the amount of $16,600.00. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Abbas to approve payment to Quality Roofing and Siding for CDBG Grant on 408 State St. in the amount of $30,500.00. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Motion by Abbas, seconded by Wessels to approve payment to WTR Solutions LLC for Sanitary Sewer Bubble Diffusion M-12 unit in the amount of $4,425.00. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
Don Moore from CGA handed out the building permit updates. He also updated on the Sanitary Sewer Phase II.
Public Works reported they are about to start painting the street lines, starting around the school first. Meyer is also working on getting bids for the sidewalk repair by the maintenance shop.
No comments from City Clerk.
Wessels reported he spoke to Jon Biederman, the school’s engineer, and McDowell and Sons received the demolition bid, they are doing all the work and are not subcontracting any parts.
Mayor Nuss reported he is meeting with Marty Wymore tomorrow regarding Tommy Cline’s building for any kind of funding. There is a street light that sits on the old school property that the City would be keeping there for security reasons after the demo. Nuss informed the council that we will be receiving Mike Smith’s resignation in the future. Smith had given Nuss some name suggestions on finding another City attorney.
Joan Frazier voiced her concerns with an issue that is occurring by the Ambulance shed regarding a neighboring property and the collection of waste. There are currently about 12-15 bags of trash on the East side of the building. Guidance by council to send a violation notice to owner.
Hurt moved, Flores seconded to adjourn at 8:32 p.m. Ayes-all. Motion carried.
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Michael Nuss, Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________________________________
Malena Dennis, City Clerk
ACCESS SYSTEMS
TECHNICAL SUPPORT/BACKUP
959.47
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING
COPIER LEASE PAYMENT PD
179.91
ACKLEY MEDICAL CENTER
MILLER PHYSICAL
148.00
AG MACHINERY SERVICE
ENDLOADER HYDROLIC OIL
577.50
AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE SERV
POOL TESTING
39.00
AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL
OXYGEN/CYLINDER RENT
1286.75
AMAZON
BOOKS/CANDY
180.95
ANDERSON'S GREENHOUSE
FAIRY GARDEN SUPPLIES
44.64
ARPY'S CONSTRUCTION
CDBG-PAFFORD/518 1ST AVE.
16600.00
BLACK HILLS/IOWA GAS UTIL
UTILITIES-GAS
610.64
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
CONCESSIONS/POSTAGE/WHEN I WORK
1243.66
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES
POOL CHEMICALS
167.35
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
FUEL
35.68
CENTURYLINK
PHONES/FAX
377.48
CGA
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT-2
6324.00
CLEAR THE CHAOS CLEANING
7/14/21 AND 7/28/21 CLEANING
200.00
COOLEY PUMPING
RAGBRAI PORT A POTS (20)
1500.00
CRAIG & SMITH
ATV/GOLF CART ORDINANCE 519
105.00
DE WOLF STYLE
SEWING PATCHES-CHIEF
15.00
DENNIS, MALENA
MILEAGE/MEAL CLERK SCHOOL
257.15
DOLLAR GENERAL
SANT SEWER VIDEO DRIVES/SCHOOL
41.00
EBS
HEALTH INSURANC
5272.96
EICHMEIER MOTOR
CHECK ANTIFREEZE LEAK EXPLORER
37.50
ESO SOLUTIONS, INC.
EHR ANNUAL RUN REPORT SOFTWARE
2328.78
FEDERAL W/H
FED/FICA TAX
7968.68
GALLS INC.
BULLETPROOF VEST-MILLER
503.74
HARDIN COUNTY OFFICE SUPP
2 DESKTOP CALENDARS
11.98
HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF
CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT
3144.90
HARDIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE
JULY LANDFILL/RAGRAI TONNAGE
2143.35
HARMS, LARRY
JUL RENT PD CAR GARAGE
125.00
HAWTH PRODUCTIONS
WEB MANAGEMENT JUL-AUG
300.00
HEART OF IOWA
847-2222 COMMUNICATIONS
59.24
INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES CO
GAS/DIESEL
921.28
IOWA DEPT OF NATURAL RESO
YRLY NPDES WASTEWATER/DISPOSAL PERMIT
310.00
IOWA FALLS EMS
TIER, PARAMEDIC INTERCEPT
1250.00
IPERS
IPERS - PROTECT
6151.44
JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD
ADULT/ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR TRENDS
226.50
KEN'S REPAIR
LAWNMOWER SWITCH/WEEDEATER OIL
34.94
LANDUS COOPERATIVE
LAWN SPRAY
109.71
MEDIACOM
PHONE/FAX/INTERNET
135.02
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPAN
ELECTRIC
7259.00
P.C.C.
AMBULANCE BILLING FEES
492.85
PEOPLESERVICE INC.
WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE
14635.00
POSTMASTER
UTILITY BILL POSTAGE
255.00
QUALITY ROOFING & SIDING
CDBG-ZINGG/408 STATE ST.
30500.00
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS CO
4 NYLON CASES-FD
75.70
REGION 6 PLANNING COMMISS
CDBG TECHNICAL SERVICES
12308.00
SALES TAX/LOST
SALES TAX PAYMENT
1248.00
SCALLON'S LAWN CARE
REMOVE/FILL 3 SE MANHOLES-KNIP
475.00
SERVICE ROOFING COMPANY
ROOF ON MUNICIPAL BUILDING
26020.00
SHIELD PEST CONTROL
MONTHLY SERVICES
30.00
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAXES
1288.00
TIMES-CITIZEN CO.
7/14/21 MINUTES/ORDINANCE 519/BID NOTICE
232.89
TREASURER OF STATE
UNCASHED DEPOSITCREDIT REFUND CHKS
493.35
USDA RF
MONTHLY PAYMENT
1151.00
VERIZON
CELLS PHONES/INTERNET/JETPACKS
477.34
VESERIS
MOSQUITO SPRAY
185.00
WAL-MART COMMUNITY
FAIRY GARDEN SUPPLIES
15.36
WATER EXCISE TAX
WATER EXCISE TAX PAYMENT
2000.00
WESTRUM LEAK DETECTION IN
CITYHALL/PD WATER MAIN CRACK
565.00
WTR-SOLUTIONS
FINE BUBBLE DIFFUSION UNT M-12/SANITARY
4425.00
DEPOSIT REFUNDS
OPPERMAN/SMOCK
95.82
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
33573.44
CLAIMS TOTAL
199,728.95
EXPENSES BY FUND
GENERAL FUND
118919.80
LIBRARY RESERVE FUND
510.83
ROAD USE TAX FUND
14126.57
CAP PROJ-GO BOND 2020A FUND
26020.00
WATER FUND
12859.72
WATER DEPOSITS FUND
419.60
SEWER FUND
14706.06
CAP SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FUND
6324.00
GARBAGE FUND
5467.27
STORM WATER FUND
375.10
199,728.95
REVENUE
GENERAL
48819.61
FIRE TRUCK/EQUIP
0.04
ROAD USE TAX
24856.43
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
2573.72
EMERGENCY
166.56
LOST TOTAL
15069.92
LOST- DEBT SERV
3767.48
TIF TOTAL
79.07
DEBT SERVICE
3218.46
CAP PROJECTS - LOST
3767.48
WATER
42695.29
WATER DEPOSITS
900.00
SEWER TOTAL
57606.61
SEWER - SINKING
16306.67
SEWER - RESERVES
26631.01
GARBAGE
12867.30
STORM SEWER
13619.91
TOTAL
272,945.56